Cryptic crossword clue
Dish for tart 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word COCOTTE

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The straight part
We know that "Dish/tart" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dish/tart = cocotte.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does COCOTTE mean?

COCOTTE noun
  1. Small casserole (pot) for individual portions, similar to a Dutch oven
  2. Promiscuous woman, prostitute

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